Develops and coordinates worker's compensation, casualty and liability insurance or safety and loss control programs.
Analyzes the city's risks and recommends risk management actions.
Negotiates agreements, procedures, remedies, and policies with insurers and regulatory agencies.
Prepares insurance bid specifications.
Conducts risk management programs including safety, hazardous materials, medical testing, driving, and insurance.
Maintains records, prepares reports and make eligibility determinations.
Maintains a database and administrative procedures using a microcomputer.
Conducts safety inspections of municipal buildings and properties.
Inspects and investigates safety and insurance conditions at work sites.
Gathers information about losses and accidents and prepares incident reports.
Serves the city's safety officers and works with the city's committees in formulating safety policies and procedures.
Develops insurance and safety training programs for town employees.
Prepares training materials.
Coordinates training plans and conducts training.
Participates in the negotiation and settlement of claims.
Reviews all worker's compensation accidents and injuries.
Monitors the activity and progress of injured employees to assure the earliest possible return to work consistent with the severity of the injury.
Attends formal and informal conferences before the Worker's Compensation Commissioner.
Investigates liability claims for injuries, property damage, etc., made against the city.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Law or Insurance Administration or a related field, plus background with employee benefit compensation/ERISA